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Special Events
For a current listing of these programs, see the Museum's Calendar
of Events.
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Annual Banquet
The Museum's annual celebration of education and achievement
is a fundraiser benefiting the Museum's educational programs.
Held in the spring, the banquet recognizes an outstanding
scholar and features a keynote speaker dedicated to the
education of our children.
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Legacy Golf Classic
This four-person best-shot golf tournament is held in
Iowa City each June at Finkbine, the University of Iowa's
championship golf course. After 18 holes, participants are
invited to join the host, Fred Mims, at the University of
Iowa Hall of Fame for dinner and prizes.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending
of slavery. The Museum commemorates this historic day with
a festival that includes a celebration day, summer camp,
and soul food dinner.
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African
American Women's Leadership Conference
This unique celebration of the legacy of African American
women in Iowa offers an opportunity for attendees to meet
other professional African American women, celebrate the proud
tradition and contributions of African American women, explore
what that legacy means to the past, present and the future
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Collaborations and Other Special Events
The Museum collaborates with other organizations to
offer exciting programs such as a dinner with NAACP Chairman
Julian Bond, presentations from reconcilliation workers
in Africa, an award-winning Mardi Gras party for Hurricane
Katrina evacuees, a Peace and Freedom march and many other
wonderful programs.
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